PARIS, France -- Sebastian Vettel says the morning after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the lowest moment of his 2017 season as he contemplated his collision with title rival Lewis Hamilton.
In a bizarre loss of composure, Vettel drove into the side of Hamilton while the pair were preparing for a restart behind the Safety Car. Vettel believed Hamilton had brake tested him in the previous corner, but FIA data showed no evidence that Hamilton had acted unusually during the restart period.
Although he showed no remorse in the immediate aftermath of the race, Vettel later apologised for the incident after being summoned to explain his actions to the FIA.